Kiama NYE Sky Show
Thursday 31 December 2026
Thursday 31 Dec
From 4PM
From 4PM
Kiama
Harbour
Harbour
Fireworks
at 9PM
at 9PM
Family Friendly
All Welcome
All Welcome
Same harbour. New memories.
NYE IS
COMING BACK!
Thanks to an incredible show of support from our local businesses, organisations and community, New Year's Eve fireworks are returning to Kiama Harbour in 2026.
We're getting ready for a summer night by the sea with live music, roving performers, food vendors, family-friendly activities, carnival rides and fireworks lighting up Kiama Harbour at 9pm. Full program details will be announced closer to the big night.
Read the announcement →
Good times
by the sea.
by the sea.
What's On
From 4pm, settle in by the harbour for a free, family-friendly celebration with live entertainment, food, carnival rides and fireworks at 9pm. Full program details are coming soon.
Live Music
Live music by the harbour, with the full entertainment line-up coming soon.
Food & Drink
Grab dinner, snacks and something sweet from food vendors throughout the event.
Fireworks
at 9PM
Watch the sky light up over Kiama Harbour.
Family Fun
Family-friendly activities, roving performers and rides from Lauries Carnival. Ride tickets sold separately.
Kiama hits
different at night.
different at night.
Plan Your Visit
Kiama will be busy on New Year's Eve, so plan ahead. Temporary road closures and changed traffic conditions will be in place around the harbour and town centre, with more travel details added as confirmed.
Getting HereAdditional train and bus services are being planned. Confirmed timetables will be shared closer to NYE.
Parking & ShuttleA special event shuttle is planned from a designated event car park. Full parking details coming soon.
Road ClosuresTemporary road closures and changed traffic conditions will operate around Kiama Harbour and the town centre.
Boat RampsBoat ramps within the event area will be closed from 4pm–10pm.
Event MapEvent access, transport and site information will be added here as final arrangements are confirmed.
Thanks To Our Sponsors
Kiama NYE is coming back thanks to an incredible show of support from local businesses, organisations and our community.
Major support
$5,000 partners
Community supporters
Raised
$100,500+
Funding goal
Reached!
New Year's Eve 2026
It's on.
Latest News
The latest updates as we count down to New Year's Eve.
Region Illawarra · 28 August 2026
Kiama’s New Year’s Eve fireworks show returns thanks to fundraising drive
Read article →
Good To Know
Planning your night? Here's what we can tell you so far.
Kiama NYE will take place on Thursday 31 December 2026 at Kiama Harbour, from 4pm.
The fireworks display is planned for 9pm.
Yes. Kiama NYE is a free, all-ages, family-friendly celebration with live music, roving performers, food vendors, family activities and carnival rides.
Yes. Temporary road closures and changed traffic conditions will be in place around Kiama Harbour and parts of the town centre. Detailed parking, transport and access information will be published closer to the event.
Yes. Kiama NYE is a free, non-ticketed event. Rides from Lauries Carnival are individually ticketed and charged separately.
Boat ramps within the event area will be closed from 4pm–10pm on New Year's Eve.
NYE Through The Years
A few good nights by the harbour. Take a look back at the celebrations — and get ready to make some new memories.